Kerry James Marshall

A close friend of mine described me as a radical pragmatist. I embrace this no-nonsense distinction wholeheartedly. It is a character trait that matches the sense of myself I've had from as far back as I can remember. I am not one who goes in much for magical thinking. I don't believe in destiny, fate, or things like divine guidance, either.

American Artist

Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis

Despite my deep misgivings about austerity and the harm it would do, I agreed to chair the national infrastructure commission under a Tory government, because I believed that delivering infrastructure investment could help build a brighter future for businesses and families. I am a pragmatist. I do what works.

British Politician

Eugene Jarecki

Reagan is held up to us as an example of never raising taxes. Correction: Reagan raised taxes six of his eight years as president. Why? He was a pragmatist, not doctrinaire. He saw problems emerging, and when his policies faltered he changed his views. Flexibility, not rigidity.

American Director

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff

Melania's a pragmatist, Melania always - you know, if you can't control people's emotions then why even worry about it. And that's how she lived her life and that is what she stood by every day.

American Designer

Kenneth Cole

I'm a pragmatist, and I don't like gratuitous fashion - in fact, there's not that much gratuitous anything in my life.

Vermin Supreme

Everyone's a mixed bag. I'm a utopian social anarchist, but I'm also a pragmatist.

Fisher Stevens

I use that as my responsibility on the show, to be the pragmatist.

American Actor

Guy Kawasaki

I don't take myself that seriously. I'm a pragmatist.

American Businessman

Enrique Pena Nieto

My only definition is that I am a pragmatist.

Mexican Statesman

Laura Lang

American Businesswoman

The term emphasizes solving real-life problems over theoretical concerns.

Problem-solving focus

A pragmatist places practicality above idealistic visions, which they may see as impractical.

Practical over idealistic

Pragmatists adapt their approach based on the situation's demands, rather than sticking to fixed rules.

Adaptable in situations

In philosophical terms, a pragmatist emphasizes action and the utility of ideas.

Philosophy of action

Philosophical pragmatism cares more about the outcomes of ideas than their origins.

Consequences matter

Pragmatists look beyond pure theory to see if ideas work in practice.

Theory vs practice

 I'm a pragmatist, fully aware of the many challenges and horrors we are facing. But through my own personal experience, if it is at all helpful, I can assure you that walking through this forest of horrors, going on this journey, wherever it may lead, if you choose to invest in hope,